Kante was named in the FIFPro World XI midweek, capping off his meteoric rise since joining Leicester three years ago, after opting to remain in London under Maurizio Sarri.

Tuchel's midfield appeared weak in the absence of Marco Verratti in the Champions League defeat to Liverpool - meaning they are bound to make the position a priority moving forward and likely reignite their interest in Kante.

Everton risk losing teen sensation Ryan Astley, because they have yet to offer him a professional contract. Centre-half Astley has been hailed as one of the Blues' greatest prospects by Under-23s coach David Unsworth and the 16-year-old is already attracting interest from a host of clubs, including Arsenal.